Middle name for Matilda

We like first name of Matilda (nn Millie) but are stuck on middle. We have family ties to Anne, but would like a spin on it. I like Jane a lot with Matilda, too, but we can’t use that.

What are thoughts on …
Matilda Anika (a-NEE-ka)
Matilda Annika (ANN-uh-ka)

Others…
Matilda Ruth
Matilda Dawn
Matilda Seren
Matilda Wren

Open to any suggestions or critiques!
Thanks!

I don’t think [name_f]Annika[/name_f]/[name_f]Anika[/name_f] works with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]. [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] ends in an -ah sound, so I’d avoid middle names starting with another ah sound. If you want to honor an [name_f]Anne[/name_f] I’d use a name with anne in the second part of the name. Something like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Rosanna[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Vianne[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Georgianne[/name_f]/[name_f]Georgiana[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Fran[/name_u], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Lianne[/name_f]/[name_f]Lianna[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Isannah[/name_f] or [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Louanne[/name_f]/[name_f]Luanna[/name_f].

Or I’d use two middle names. Something like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f], for example.

From your other middle names, I love [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]! The only one I don’t think works is [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Dawn[/name_f], it sounds awkward to me. Other than that, you can’t go wrong with any of the other three combos.

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] was my first thought!

My favourite diminutives of [name_f]Anne[/name_f] are [name_f]Anouk[/name_f] and [name_f]Anneke[/name_f] :slight_smile:

From your list, [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] is my favourite. Such a sweet combination!

Both the little [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]'s that I know in real life have virtue middles, [name_f]Grace[/name_f] and [name_f]Joy[/name_f] - I’m not a huge fan of these, but that do work nicely with the sweet, vintage vibe of [name_f]Matilda[/name_f].

[name_f]Anika[/name_f]/[name_f]Annika[/name_f] doesn’t flow very well with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], tbh. What about [name_f]Annelise[/name_f]?

I love [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u], though!

I love the suggestion of [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anouk[/name_f] as a way to honor an [name_f]Anne[/name_f]! I unfortunately don’t think [name_f]Annika[/name_f] works as a middle though, the sounds are too similar so it disrupts the flow. Too bad, it’s a very pretty name.
From you list of other ideas, [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] and [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f] are both beautiful. A combo that I’ve always loved for the name is [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f] comes to mind

From your list I like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]. Very cute :slight_smile:

If you want an [name_f]Ann[/name_f]- name I think [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annette[/name_f] would be lovely. I think the flow is off with [name_f]Annika[/name_f]

I also like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] & [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f] from your list.

I like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Seren[/name_u], other suggestions (Sorry for any repeats!):
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] ____:
Related to [name_f]Anne[/name_f]:

  • [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Hannah[/name_f] (Same origin and meaning)
  • [name_f]Anabel[/name_f]/[name_f]Annabella[/name_f] (etc)
  • [name_f]Grace[/name_f] (Same meaning)

These are just names that I think go well with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]:

  • [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
  • [name_u]Penny[/name_u]
  • [name_u]Vivian[/name_u]/[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Evening[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
  • [name_f]Belle[/name_f]
    [name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps!

Hmm…

I think [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f] is pretty I prefer it over [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annika[/name_f]/[name_f]Anika[/name_f]. I think both combinations are pretty but I prefer [name_f]Annika[/name_f] it just sounds prettier.

I really love [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Seren[/name_u] & [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] really pretty combinations!

Suggestions
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Jasmine[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Therese[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]

I also think using two middle names would be a good idea so you get to incorporate [name_f]Anne[/name_f] and another name that you love.
Suggestions
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Poppy[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Esperanza[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helped

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] and [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Seren[/name_u] are delightful.
[name_f]Annika[/name_f] is a nice name but a bit matchy with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] and [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anouk[/name_f] as others have suggested are nice

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Nancy[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Roxanne[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Ruthanne[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Jordanne[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anwen[/name_f] came to mind too

So, I don’t really think [name_f]Annika[/name_f] works with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]. [name_m]Just[/name_m] too close, there’s no flow. I do really like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Seren[/name_u], though. Here are some “[name_f]Anne[/name_f]” suggestions:
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anise[/name_f] or [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anice[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anouk[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Ana[/name_f]ïs
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annette[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Ainsley[/name_u]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annelise[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annelore[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Ayn[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annick[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Anu[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Nancy[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Julianne[/name_u]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Roxanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Joanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Leanne[/name_f]

just here to vote for matilda wren! that’s on our list :slight_smile: